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Intro: Dm
 
verse 1
Dm
As they search for blood
Dm
All eyes descend on one
Dm
Honest man in chains
Dm Bb Em C
But that don't matter anyway
Dm Bb G C
My judgement day
 
[Refrão]Dm
My flesh will feed the demon
C
No trial, no case for reason
Bm Bb A
I've been chosen to pay with my life
Dm
Mad men define what mad is
C
Turning witches and saints to ashes
Bm Bb A Dm
Rising masses marching to find heretic blood.
 
verse 2
Dm
Impose your will on me
Dm
'Til fire sets me free
Dm
The flames of hell burn bright
Dm Bb Em C
My fate decided by their lies
Dm Bb G C
Final demise
 
[Refrão]Dm
My flesh will feed the demon
C
No trial, no case for reason
Bm Bb A
I've been chosen to pay with my life
Dm
Mad men define what mad is
C
Turning witches and saints to ashes
Bm Bb A Bb C Dm
Rising masses marching to find heretic, heretic blood.
 
Dm F Bb A
 
Bridge
Dm F Bb A
Please, don't leave me
Dm F Bb A
Please, don't leave me like this
Dm F Bb A
I've walked a fragile line and I've fallen down
Dm F Bb A
Please, don't leave me
Dm F Bb A
 
[Refrão]Dm
My flesh will feed the demon
C
No trial, no case for reason
Bm Bb A
I've been chosen to pay with my life
Dm
Mad men define what mad is
C
Turning witches and saints to ashes
Bm Bb A Dm
Rising masses marching to find heretic blood.

How to play Heretic

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is Dm. You can transpose without leaving the page.

Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?

Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.

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